Shippensburg University Athletics

CAREER STATS:
17-28 record [11-7 in 2019-20; 3-14 in 2018-19; 3-7 in 2017-18]
2 weight classes [184 and 197]
1 pin, 1 tech fall, 2 major decisions
 
PLACE-WINNING PERFORMANCES:
2020 Super Region 1 Championships: 6th at 197
 
2019-20 (R-Junior): Emerged as the team’s primary starter at 197 pounds and posted an 11-7 record, including a 10-5 dual-meet record…placed sixth at 197 pounds at the Super Region 1 Championships, notching one win at the regional tournament…achieved PSAC dual-meet victories over opponents from East Stroudsburg, Millersville and Kutztown…recorded his first collegiate pin over a competitor from American International…scored bonus points four times, including one technical fall and two major decisions…posted two five-match win streaks.
 
2018-19 (R-Sophomore): Competed in 17 matches for the Raiders during his second season, taking to the mat solely at 197 pounds…represented the Raiders at the Super Region 1 Championships…achieved victories in three matches, including one in a conference dual against Mercyhurst.
 
2017-18 (R-Freshman): Competed 10 times at 184 pounds during the second half of the season in his debut campaign with the Raiders…secured dual-meet victories in PSAC Division II clashes with wrestlers from East Stroudsburg and Pitt-Johnstown…represented the Raiders at the Super Region 1 Championships…posted a 3-7 record overall.
 
2016-17 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
 
Olympic Heights High School: Earned four varsity letters for the Lions under head coach Boomer Mears…competed at the club level with Cowboy Wrestling also under Mears…was a two-time state qualifier, a county champion, a two-time district champion and a two-time regional champion…named to the Palm County First Team as a senior and the Palm County Second Team as a junior…also played football in high school, working as a defensive end and a linebacker.
 
About Castro: Full name is Alexi E. Castro…majoring in exercise science, concentrating in human performance and fitness, while seeking a minor in business…has a sister, Giuliana.